2: M48 SEVERN BRIDGE - MONMOUTHSHIRE - EASTBOUNDM48 Severn Bridge Eastbound closed due to strong winds between J2 A466 (Chepstow) and J1 A403 ( Aust ). The bridge has been closed eastbound heading from Wales into England because of strong winds. A main carriageway closure remains in place westbound with traffic still able to enter from England into Wales. Diversion - via M4 Prince of Wales Bridge.

4: M48 SEVERN BRIDGE - GLOUCESTERSHIRE - WESTBOUNDMain carriageway closed due to strong winds on M48 Severn Bridge Westbound at J1 A403 ( Aust ). Traffic is coping well. All traffic is coming off, around the roundabout and then back on to the motorway to cross the bridge. This is in case the bridge needs to be closed quickly if the cross winds get worse.

The bridge has been closed eastbound heading from Wales into England because of strong winds. A main carriageway closure remains in place westbound with traffic still able to enter from England into Wales.

Oh dear

Crash in Downend

Commuters face delays in the north of the city this evening after a smash on a busy road.

The collision is partially blocking Christchurch Lane, in Downend.

Drivers have been warned to ‘approach with care’.

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Delays after strong winds hit M48 bridge

There’s a severe weather warning in place this evening - and the strong winds have already arrived.

Here’s what traffic monitoring site Inrix has to say: “Slow traffic due to strong winds and restrictions on M48 Severn Bridge in both directions between J2 A466 (Chepstow) and J1 A403 ( Aust ). Congestion to M4 J21.

“All traffic is coming off, around the roundabouts at J1 and J2 before the bridge and then back on to cross the bridge. This is in case the bridge needs to be closed quickly if the cross winds get worse.”